Election Impact - al.comtag:www.al.com,2015:/election/index.ssf/33282015-03-31T21:39:50ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceElection 2014, the morning after: Republicans win big, along with some liberal lawstag:www.al.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/3674.144053602014-11-05T12:41:00Z2014-11-05T12:52:22ZRepublicans enjoyed a resounding victory overall on Tuesday. At the same time, voters approved minimum wage increases in some states, and legalized marijuana in others.Alex Walsh | awalsh@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/awalsh_aldotcom/index.html
Republicans enjoyed a resounding victory overall on Tuesday. At the same time, voters approved minimum wage increases in some states, and legalized marijuana in others.
Former Alabama Chief Justice on NPR: Judges raising election money is 'like legalized extortion'tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/3674.156113342015-03-31T21:39:50Z2015-03-31T21:39:50ZIn an interview on National Public Radio's "Fresh Air," Sue Bell Cobb discussed organizing her campaign and outlined concerns about campaigning and fundraising for judicial elections.Kelsey Stein | kstein@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/kelseystein/index.html
In an interview on National Public Radio's "Fresh Air," Sue Bell Cobb discussed organizing her campaign and outlined concerns about campaigning and fundraising for judicial elections.
Voter turnout one of many questions as Baldwin schools tax goes to votetag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.156061092015-03-31T12:10:47Z2015-03-31T13:26:12ZPolls are now open across Baldwin County as the proposed 7-mill property tax renewal, and an 8-mill increase, is finally in voters' hands after months of intense campaigning. What's at stake? For the Baldwin school system, it's $350 million over...Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
Polls are now open across Baldwin County as the proposed 7-mill property tax renewal, and an 8-mill increase, is finally in voters' hands after months of intense campaigning. What's at stake? For the Baldwin school system, it's $350 million over...
Election Day in Baldwin County: Follow the tax referendum heretag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.156048982015-03-31T12:00:00Z2015-03-31T21:25:46ZThe time to vote on Baldwin County's tax referendum has arrived. Polls opened at 7 a.m. across the county. Angela Levins | alevins@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/alevins/index.html
The time to vote on Baldwin County's tax referendum has arrived. Polls opened at 7 a.m. across the county.
Does turnout matter in today's Baldwin County school tax vote?tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.156057782015-03-31T10:00:54Z2015-03-31T10:01:22ZAs voters prepare to cast ballots in the third school tax referendum in the past five years, does turnout matter?
Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
As voters prepare to cast ballots in the third school tax referendum in the past five years, does turnout matter?
Baldwin parents decry 'intimidation,' heavy-handed tactics by schools in tax campaigntag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.156016462015-03-30T20:29:41Z2015-03-30T20:29:46ZAppearing at a news conference called by state Auditor Jim Zeigler, four parents said they believe the school system has exceeded its legal and moral authority. Four parents shared personal anecdotes.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
Appearing at a news conference called by state Auditor Jim Zeigler, four parents said they believe the school system has exceeded its legal and moral authority. Four parents shared personal anecdotes.
Here's your primer for Tuesday's Baldwin County schools tax referendum tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155980672015-03-30T18:20:37Z2015-03-31T03:37:55ZPrior to Tuesday's school-tax vote, AL.com offers a compendium of its coverage on the issue, including financial breakdowns, support and opposition and reader opinion. Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
Prior to Tuesday's school-tax vote, AL.com offers a compendium of its coverage on the issue, including financial breakdowns, support and opposition and reader opinion.
Public funds can be used for Baldwin tax campaign, AG's Office saystag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.156000712015-03-30T17:53:57Z2015-03-30T20:00:44ZState Auditor Jim Zeigler said he disagrees with the Attorney General's Office's interpretation and said he would refer the matter to Baldwin County District Attorney Hallie Dixon if the attorney general will not act.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
State Auditor Jim Zeigler said he disagrees with the Attorney General's Office's interpretation and said he would refer the matter to Baldwin County District Attorney Hallie Dixon if the attorney general will not act.
Portable classrooms just part of the overcrowding issue at Gulf Shores Elementarytag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155923162015-03-29T14:54:35Z2015-03-29T14:54:17Zin parts of Baldwin County, within scant miles of luxurious condominiums and million-dollar homes, students as young as kindergartners are made to traverse the outside elements with no protection or supervision other than the classroom "buddy" sent with them.Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
in parts of Baldwin County, within scant miles of luxurious condominiums and million-dollar homes, students as young as kindergartners are made to traverse the outside elements with no protection or supervision other than the classroom "buddy" sent with them.
Anti-tax myth? School levies pass in Alabama more often than nottag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155850272015-03-28T12:00:07Z2015-03-28T21:02:19ZAccording to an AL.com review of news coverage throughout Alabama, voters have affirmed taxes in 20 of 25 referendums since the beginning of 2010. That recent history could bode well for school tax proponents in Baldwin and Lawrence counties.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
According to an AL.com review of news coverage throughout Alabama, voters have affirmed taxes in 20 of 25 referendums since the beginning of 2010. That recent history could bode well for school tax proponents in Baldwin and Lawrence counties.
State auditor asks for grand jury probe of Baldwin's use of taxpayer funds on electiontag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155807942015-03-27T21:05:25Z2015-03-29T03:52:09ZIn a letter to Attorney General Luther Strange, state Auditor Jim Zeigler indicated that he was acting on behalf of four Baldwin County residents in requesting that prosecutors convene a grand jury to investigate the use of taxpayer funds.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
In a letter to Attorney General Luther Strange, state Auditor Jim Zeigler indicated that he was acting on behalf of four Baldwin County residents in requesting that prosecutors convene a grand jury to investigate the use of taxpayer funds.
What happens if the upcoming Baldwin County property tax vote fails in part or in total?tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155780412015-03-27T20:18:37Z2015-03-27T20:32:21ZWhat happens if the Baldwin County schools tax referendum fails?
That's a question civic leaders, school teachers, parents and even some students are asking as a vote looms on the other side of the weekend that could infuse more than $1 billion into the public school system over the next 30 years. Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
What happens if the Baldwin County schools tax referendum fails?
That's a question civic leaders, school teachers, parents and even some students are asking as a vote looms on the other side of the weekend that could infuse more than $1 billion into the public school system over the next 30 years.
Breaking down the Baldwin County schools tax referendum ballottag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155803542015-03-27T20:17:50Z2015-03-30T14:57:02ZAlthough the Baldwin County property tax referendum seems simple - it involves approval of a renewal and a new tax - the ballot voters will see at most polling places on March 31 is not. And that's because the vote actually has five parts, due to the antiquated Alabama Constitution and the amendments that were established for the property tax levies.Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
Although the Baldwin County property tax referendum seems simple - it involves approval of a renewal and a new tax - the ballot voters will see at most polling places on March 31 is not. And that's because the vote actually has five parts, due to the antiquated Alabama Constitution and the amendments that were established for the property tax levies.
Baldwin County commissioner's contributions opposing referendum draws criticismtag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155778962015-03-27T16:56:52Z2015-03-27T16:58:54ZCommissioner Frank Burt, whose family has contributed $1,125 of personal money to the Educate Baldwin Now campaign, criticized the Baldwin County School System's expenditures of public money to support the pro-referendum campaign. John Sharp | jsharp@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html
Commissioner Frank Burt, whose family has contributed $1,125 of personal money to the Educate Baldwin Now campaign, criticized the Baldwin County School System's expenditures of public money to support the pro-referendum campaign.
As election nears, referendum supporters rally at Gulf Shores Elementary: 'A defining moment'tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155720192015-03-26T21:45:37Z2015-03-26T21:45:40ZThe "Build Baldwin Now" coalition along with Baldwin County School System officials and students rallied outside Gulf Shores Elementary School Thursday in support of a tax referendum vote Tuesday. They pointed to five portable trailers as an example of the poor learning conditions that exist for students. Opponents say the school system has mismanaged finances and the planning for its future. John Sharp | jsharp@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html
The "Build Baldwin Now" coalition along with Baldwin County School System officials and students rallied outside Gulf Shores Elementary School Thursday in support of a tax referendum vote Tuesday. They pointed to five portable trailers as an example of the poor learning conditions that exist for students. Opponents say the school system has mismanaged finances and the planning for its future.
Analysis shows '16 to 20' new schools needed to accommodate growth on the Eastern Shoretag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155648602015-03-26T00:32:15Z2015-03-26T02:53:16ZThe analysis, performed by the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Organization, shows the growth by 2040 will require additional schools in Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope and elsewhere. The study underscores why some local elected officials are supporting the 8-mill property tax referendum on March 31. John Sharp | jsharp@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html
The analysis, performed by the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Organization, shows the growth by 2040 will require additional schools in Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope and elsewhere. The study underscores why some local elected officials are supporting the 8-mill property tax referendum on March 31.
Alabama Secretary of State requested 'Educate Baldwin Now' fix campaign fliertag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155639762015-03-25T22:12:54Z2015-03-25T22:12:46ZMatthew Brown, chairman of "Educate Baldwin Now," said in a news release Wednesday that their organization would follow campaign disclosure laws, but accused the Baldwin County School System for attempting to "smear" the opposition. John Sharp | jsharp@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html
Matthew Brown, chairman of "Educate Baldwin Now," said in a news release Wednesday that their organization would follow campaign disclosure laws, but accused the Baldwin County School System for attempting to "smear" the opposition.
Baldwin school tax forum features elevated emotions - and voices - as vote draws neartag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155567482015-03-25T02:12:03Z2015-03-25T04:25:42ZThe arguments were not new, but emotions ran high, with the presentation had times degenerating into shouts between participants and some of the 60 or so audience crammed into a small room at the Daphne Public Library.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
The arguments were not new, but emotions ran high, with the presentation had times degenerating into shouts between participants and some of the 60 or so audience crammed into a small room at the Daphne Public Library.
Bay Minette mayor Bob Wills joins other civic leaders in support of Baldwin County tax referendumtag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155539982015-03-24T21:53:35Z2015-03-24T21:53:33ZOn Tuesday, Bay Minette Mayor Bob Wills built on a message he stated at a recent Baldwin County Board of Education regular meeting, demonstrating his passionate support of the Build Baldwin Now property tax referendum.Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
On Tuesday, Bay Minette Mayor Bob Wills built on a message he stated at a recent Baldwin County Board of Education regular meeting, demonstrating his passionate support of the Build Baldwin Now property tax referendum.
Forum highlights continued differences over interpretation of Baldwin County school tax figurestag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155484852015-03-24T03:02:06Z2015-03-24T03:03:06ZBoth sides of the hotly contested Baldwin County school tax referendum presented their cases Monday during a forum at Wintzell's Oyster House in Spanish Fort. John Sharp | jsharp@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html
Both sides of the hotly contested Baldwin County school tax referendum presented their cases Monday during a forum at Wintzell's Oyster House in Spanish Fort.
Fairhope council pushing for 'excellence' in schools; supports Baldwin County tax referendumtag:www.al.com,2015:/news/mobile/index.ssf/3673.155485242015-03-24T02:57:22Z2015-03-24T12:17:17ZAfter investing $1 million in the Fairhope-area schools over the last three years, the City Council on Monday remained unwavering in its support of the Baldwin County system by backing the March 31 referendum.Marc D. Anderson | manderson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/maanders/index.html
After investing $1 million in the Fairhope-area schools over the last three years, the City Council on Monday remained unwavering in its support of the Baldwin County system by backing the March 31 referendum.